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A man prays outside the Chabad House in Kathmandu, Nepal, December 18, 2016. (Nati Shohat/FLASH90)
January 5, 2026, 3:36 am
Chabad evicted from center in Kathmandu amid dispute with landlord
Emissaries say Nepali landlord told them explicitly to leave after months of demands, accusing him of antisemitism, but locals point to conflict over unpaid rent
By ToI Staff
Protesters celebrate at the Singha Durbar, the seat of Nepal's government's various ministries and offices, after it was set on fire during a protest against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Prakash Timalsina)
September 10, 2025, 2:07 pm
Israeli travelers stranded in Nepal as deadly protests shut down country
About 200 Israelis shelter in Kathmandu Chabad House amid Nepal’s most violent riots in decades
By Zev Stub
The main hall of the Passover seder of Kathmandu at the Nepalese capital's Radisson Hotel, April 6, 2012. (Courtesy Eyal Keren)
March 29, 2017, 9:39 am
Chabad Lubavitch to host Passover seders around the world
Jewish organization arranges traditional festive meals at far-flung locations, including its famous annual gathering in Kathmandu
By AP and ToI Staff
Rabbi Chezki Lifshitz, left in upper row, with hikers at the Chabad House of Kathmandu, March 2012. (Courtesy of Chabad Nepal)
March 30, 2016, 8:41 pm
In wake of tragedy, a Passover seder in Nepal offers respite
A year after a devastating earthquake that killed thousands, Chabad aims to bring together Jews in Kathmandu to commemorate and celebrate
By Cnaan Liphshiz
Illustrative photo of the Annapurna Range, Nepal (Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 3.0)
March 19, 2016, 6:22 am
Chabad rabbi rescues Israeli backpackers stranded in Himalayas
Chezki Lifshitz flies along with helicopter crew to Annapurna range, helps evacuate hikers to Kathmandu hospital
By JTA
Bhaktapur, a popular tourism destination filled with beautiful ornate temples just outside Kathmandu, was largely destroyed in the earthquake as seen in this photo from May 7, 2015 . Most of the city survived unscathed, though it is still dealing with the economic fallout of the earthquake's effect on tourism. (Melanie Lidman/Times of Israel)
October 28, 2015, 6:52 am
Kathmandu hopes to emulate Israel’s tourism bounce-back
Israel adept at drawing back visitors even after traumatic times, Kathmandu mayor finds on trip following devastating Nepal earthquake
By Melanie Lidman
A Nepalese resident prays at a temple in Kathmandu on May 25, 2015 as the country marks one month since a deadly earthquake struck the country, killing more than 8,600 people. (AFP/ISHARA S. KODIKARA)
May 25, 2015, 9:34 am
Nepal quake survivors ambivalent as aid trickles in
One month on, Kathmandu seeks urgent financial assistance, following devastating earthquake that killed 8,600
By Paavan MATHEMA
A destroyed temple in Durbar Square in the old city of Bhaktapur on the outskirts of Kathmandu. (Melanie Lidman/Times of Israel)
May 19, 2015, 12:56 pm
Got vacation days? Consider a trip to Nepal
Begging international visitors to return, experts say tourism will help the devastated country rebuild after earthquake
By Melanie Lidman
Rescue team officials arrive to search for survivors at a collapsed house in Kathmandu May 12, 2015, after an earthquake struck. (photo credit: AFP/PRAKASH MATHEMA)
May 16, 2015, 4:27 pm
New 5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal
Temblor strikes 50 miles east of Kathmandu as country tries to rebuild after 2 major quakes in recent weeks left thousands dead
By ToI Staff and AFP
A family tries to salvage some of their food rescued from a collapsed home in the remote village of Tar, in the Sindhupalchuk district of Nepal, on May 1, 2015. (photo credit: Melanie Lidman/Times of Israel)
May 15, 2015, 1:44 pm
In Nepal, the ax is more useful than the pen
I was prepared for heartbreak and challenging conditions in Nepal. I wasn’t prepared for the ethical minefield of international aid
By Melanie Lidman
Rescue team officials arrive to search for survivors at a collapsed house in Kathmandu May 12, 2015, after an earthquake struck. (photo credit: AFP/PRAKASH MATHEMA)
May 12, 2015, 3:58 pm
Israel may send new aid team to Nepal following quake
Netanyahu tells returning IDF delegation from earlier quake that he’s offered fresh help to Kathmandu
By ToI Staff and AFP
An Israeli medical clown entertains a Nepalese earthquake victim during a visit to a makeshift army camp in Kathmandu on May 6, 2015 (photo credit: AFP/PRAKASH MATHEMA)
May 7, 2015, 3:55 pm
Israeli clowns try to ease Nepal quake trauma
Entertainers attempt to break atmosphere of fear and stress at the IDF’s Kathmandu field hospital
By AFP
Pushkar Bishwokarma (center), outside the Nepali field hospital where he tried to volunteer. He is with his cousin Deness Bishwokarma (left), who is stationed at the hospital, and his mother, Sarada Bishwokarma. May 2015. (photo credit: Melanie Lidman/Times of Israel)
May 5, 2015, 2:13 pm
Disorganization plagues relief efforts, frustrating even trained volunteers
International doctors compete for spots; Nepalis who need training also struggle to find places to offer services
By Melanie Lidman
An Israeli search and rescue team in Ghodatabel, near the Langtang trekking route, this week. (photo credit: IDF Spokesman's Unit)
May 5, 2015, 11:55 am
Tourists warned away from Nepal as trekkers’ bodies pulled from rubble
Jerusalem says shortage of medical supplies expected in disaster-struck region as death toll rises to 7,557; bodies of nine hikers found in Langtang
By ToI Staff and AFP
A woman sits with the salvaged items from her home in the village of Topani, Nepal. The villages had had electricity from a hydroelectric dam in the river, but it will likely be months before electricity can be restored to this area. May 2015. (photo credit: Melanie Lidman/Times of Israel)
May 5, 2015, 5:42 am
In Nepal, missing the earthquake for the rubble
A walk through a demolished village under the moonlight finally reveals the scope of destruction
By Melanie Lidman
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